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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
8
Telephone charges are reduced on some lines and the postal department now uses a redial instead of a rado tune. Haven and Doven calls cost one penny under the Ave mile plan, with several district exchanges showing changes in rates.
At the Presbyterian Assembly on Friday night Rev. J G Sharpe defended wrestling as sport while condemning recent brutal bouts. He cited a report of a Thye versus Karasiek match alleging head injuries, urging public inquiry under state authority. Other mothers echoed calls for scrutiny. A separate Wagga incident saw a boy fall from a cow during milking, suffering fractures and bruises.
The article reports on the final prohibition poll results in Western Australia with No 77,090 and Yea 41,054. It notes the Education department approval for sowing machines to be used in state schools and mentions moves toward Commonwealth-made machines. It references the Northern Territory administrator’s title and ceremonial honors, plus an incident involving a revolutionary socialist group. It also covers a municipal election prosecution in Collingwood Ward Whitton Hill, noting James Robert Raid’s conviction for signature witnessing on a postal ballot and the related costs.
Ballarat Water Commission hears timber sale receipts may fund debt reduction while Treasurer warns funds remain mixed. A harrowing Farmers' death near Mirhow North follows a broken road accident, crushing skull fracture and a missing limb. Modern amusements highlight a theater event amid local chatter. An emu race blocks a Gippsland train, disrupting travel and delaying Colquhoun station arrivals.
Bishop Longs of Bathurst, NS.W., urged population growth for Australia at the Anglican Church Congress in Aribourne. He argued rural areas must be populated to secure national unity, praising bush women and warning city dwellers against ridiculing rural Australians. He urged improved rural telephony, more church support, and a national consult to address the country problem with generous penalties if needed.
Walpeup Shire Council hears a request from ALR ALP and VRC for Crown land near Ouyon to be opened for workmen housing. Councillors consider small allotments by railway area as a solution, with ministers and government sales costs blocking large parcels. Debate centers on suitable sites, sewerage use, and avoiding speculation, pending Lands Department guidance.
Obscure text fragment mentions individuals and events around a private matter at a localFall mall. Names and places are garbled but imply a confidential proceeding or notice involving Seary Streat and Stawell, with references to a private venue and timing near a festival date.
A garbled listing advertises woolen goods, blankets, and a saddlery sale. It mentions tents, horse and cate items, and various prices in a dense, confusing run of OCR text with no clear dates or locations.
A fragmented OCR item describes a shop named The Big Sporting House and mentions a wide range of fishing tackle and related gear. It references fashion magazines and an evening sun publication, with unclear details about hours or specific products.
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